Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed a week after his passing

The death of the WWE star Hulk Hogan came as a shock to his fans and wrestling enthusiasts globally. Hogan, who took his last breath at the age of 71 in Clearwater, Florida, is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, whom he married in September 2023; children Nick and Brooke; and his former wives Jennifer McDaniel and Linda Hogan, with whom he shared both his kids. While it has been a week since Hulk Hogan passed away, the specific reason behind his death has finally been revealed.

As confirmed by People, the wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, died because of an acute myocardial infarction, which is, in common terms, called a heart attack, on July 24, 2025. Obtained by People, Hogan's medical records have shown that he had leukemia, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells. He also had a history of atrial fibrillation, a disorder that leads to irregular heartbeats. In Hulk Hogan's medical record, it was approved that he could be cremated. However, it was the New York Post that first broke the news of the WWE star's cause of death.

Hulk Hogan was found at his Clearwater residence by the police and medics after the officials received a dispatch call regarding a case of cardiac arrest. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. As per the dispatch audio reviewed by People, the first responders tried their best for 30 minutes to revive Hogan, following which he was transferred to the hospital.

WWE megastars such as John Cena and Ric Flair paid their tributes to Hogan after the news of his death broke out. Flair took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a post in which he called Hogan his "best friend" and stated that he was "absolutely shocked" to find out that he was gone. A statement provided by WWE to People, in which the organization confirmed Hogan's death, read:

"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."

Hulk Hogan's manager, Jimmy Hart, was shocked to find out about his death

Jimmy Hart, who was an old friend of Hogan and his former on-screen manager, shared with People that he was taken aback by the news of his death. Hart said:

"I called [Hogan] on Wednesday night, and then Thursday morning is when everything took place. So just…just overnight it all happened, but it was so positive the day before. "

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He further added:

"It just hits so fast. It was like, ‘Oh my God.’ We thought he was doing so well, you know? We didn't go to see him at the house and didn't go to see him at the hospital, because we wanted to make sure that he didn't get any infections or anything else, like if anybody had a cold or brought anything in. So, that's what we all did."

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